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May 11, 2019 - 10:34 AM
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Thor
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Not too fond of Carlsberg, but I often drink Tuborg. A very 'standard' beer, but for cheaper "everyday" beers, when you just need a bit of refreshment, it's one of my favs.
I didn't know you could still get Tuborg. Haven't had it in years, it's not available in pubs or even off licences where I am. Didn't realise it was still a thing. Carlsberg isn't great, though aren't they changing the taste?
Don't know about that, but they do have various types, of course.
Tuborg is still going strong, the classic Danish 'everyman's beer', really.
Neither Carlsberg nor Tuborg is something I drink for taste or pleasure, but they do their job,
Currently had an Aass Classic and a Belgian Leffe; delving into my fridge for more specialty beers.
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May 19, 2019 - 7:46 AM
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Thor
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Had a big party on Friday -- the Norwegian independence day. First downed a bottle of Rosemount white wine on my own (I need the sweeter variants of white wine), before heading over to some friends for a 'balcony' party -- ripe with specialty beers. At about midnight, three of us guys hit the town, searching for a karaoke bar. We found none that wasn't fully booked, but a few other places. Went for an afterparty at about 4, sung a bit of Youtube karaoke, the host dished up an excellent "Oldfashioned" drink from his HUMONGOUS, floor-to-roof drinks cabinet (never seen anything like it), and then I stumbled home at about 5:30.
Still hung over, two days later.
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May 31, 2019 - 9:23 AM
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Thor
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Franziskaner is OK, but like Erdinger and Paulaner, a pretty standard weissbier. Have you tried to buy beers from micro breweries, Jim?
Having a few specialty beers myself. Meeting a couple of friends down by the pier area in an hour or so; a rare glimpse of sunshine today, with reasonable temperatures (16 C or thereabouts), so it's possible to sit outside for a while. Just finished a classic Westmalle Trappiste (9.5%, so it's strong stuff), now onto the superb New England IPA from Adnams Southwold. Gorgeous golden colour, it's like drinking silk....
...OH NO! I just said 'superb' again, without running it past Ado & co. I'm DOOOOOMED!
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May 31, 2019 - 9:39 AM
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Jim Phelps
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Franziskaner is OK, but like Erdinger and Paulaner, a pretty standard weissbier. Have you tried to buy beers from micro breweries, Jim?
There are many micros around here, but I have not tried them. I suppose I tend to stick to "establishment" beers.  I like my beer to taste like beer, but I am also open to any and all suggestions as they apply to trying new ones.
Perhaps it's just my unrefined palate, but a lot of "hoppy" beers taste like canned orange juice to me. Some, like the Whalers Rise I mentioned before--one of the best beers I've ever had--strike the perfect balance, but more often than not, I get the unpleasant OJ vibe from them.
Oh! I had Bell's Two-Hearted Ale on draught last month, and it was---SUPERB. It's a highly-rated beer, but oh how good it is on tap. The beer is one of many reasons why I go on holiday to Rhode Island.
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That stuff they can't give away! 
